Media Advisory Alert: Sheriff Impersonator Phone Scam #PGSO

The Office of the Sheriff received information about a scam alert from the following number (301) 245-6421. This number leads to a voicemail where the individual is claiming to be "Sergeant Johnson from the Prince George's County Sheriff Department". Do not give out personal information such as social security number, name, and date of birth to confirm anything.

The Sheriff’s Office asks citizens and residents to rebuff these callers, just as the citizens who reported these callers did. Please call us with the phone numbers provided by the scammers. We cannot express enough - There are no circumstances under which the Sheriff or any other law enforcement agency asks citizens to wire money or send money on a pre-paid card. These calls are from crooks and predators.

If you ever receive a call from someone claiming to be a member of the Sheriff’s Office and feel that the call is suspicious, remember (NEVER GIVE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION) and always ask for a name and identification number. All Deputies are required to provide such information to the citizens we serve. Never hesitate to call our agency to verify a call you have received.

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637.

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